SOC as a service is a cloud-based service that helps enterprises outsource the entire security operation, such as managing network, endpoints, application, server’s websites, and database. It provides the necessary cybersecurity skills required to combat with sophisticated cyber-attacks. It offers advanced detection and response services for mitigating risks at an early stage. Its provider comprises a dedicated team of information security experts that are responsible for analyzing and monitoring the organization security posture 24/7. These services enable organization’s security incident detection of sophisticated cyber-attacks, such as malware, phishing and social engineering, web-based attacks, botnets, malicious codes, and Denial of Service (DOS). ___________ 1Micromarkets are defined as the further segments and sub segments of the global SOC as a service market included in the report 2Core competencies of the companies are captured in terms of their key developments, key observations, and key strategies adopted to hold their position in the market